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Connecting you to America's story as the nonprofit partner of the National Archives. Play America's #100Docs at https://t.co/kIDqnDV4w7 today!
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Joined July 2013
Today marks the halfway point of this year's 8-night Hanukkah celebrations and we wish light and joy to all those who observe 🕎 Enjoy some Presidential Hanukkah celebrations from years past, courtesy of @bush41library, @trumanlibrary, @CarterLibrary and @Reagan_Library
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Taking flight 🛫 #OnThisDay 122 years ago, the Wright Brothers achieved flight! See the iconic 1903 Wright Flyer patent and a film of a flight in the records of the @usnatarchives, part of #TheAmericanStory. Open 10am-5:30pm EST daily (except 12/25) for a holiday visit 🎄
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We are FLYING 9% up Wow in first 45 min OMG ! $NVDA $TSLA $AMC $GME
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#OnThisDay 252 years ago, the Sons of Liberty protested Britain's Tea Act by dumping East India Company Tea into Boston Harbor. This pivotal moment ahead of the Revolutionary War set the stage for Americans' demand to have no taxation without representation #BostonTeaParty
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Happy #BillofRightsDay! This date recognizes when the first 10 amendments became the law of the land. Educators: be sure to check out all of our @DocsTeach Bill of Rights resources for students of all ages: https://t.co/2n1HxfVIXE 📚✏️
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This document is the Federal Government’s official copy of the joint resolution of Congress proposing the original Bill of Rights, engrossed on parchment. (Engrossing is…
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Happy birthday to musical icon #BrendaLee! Her holiday hit "Rockin Around the Christmas Tree" was featured in @gwblibrary's 2004 White House holiday program, which included jolly illustrations of his pets, India the cat and Barney the terrier https://t.co/KDOTnEfo2a
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On #HumanRightsDay, see Eleanor Roosevelt's Draft Preamble to the UN Declaration of Human Rights in the @usnatarchives. This essential doc, part of #100Docs, lays out the foundations of international human rights. Vote for it to shape the American story: https://t.co/tATLmBrN2m.
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Have you watched Death by Lightning on @netflix yet?⚡ You can read actual letters from Charles Guiteau, President James A. Garfield's killer, who relentlessly pursued diplomatic posts, in the holdings of the @USNatArchives: https://t.co/S16lHqT7bl
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84 years ago #OTD, the attack on Pearl Harbor propelled the US into WWII. We pause to remember the sacrifices made on that "Day of Infamy." The original draft of FDR's powerful speech that defined this turning point is preserved in the @usnatarchives & part of America's #100Docs
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🥂 Cheers to the fact that #OTD 92 years ago, Prohibition ended with the ratification of the 21st Amendment. The National Archives is marking Repeal Day with records that capture the decade-long national experiment and its undoing. Read the full story: https://t.co/goMaKqgwYV
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Terriers, like Toto from the Wizard of Oz and Wicked, are celebrated as loyal companions in our favorite movies and TV shows— and it's a sentiment echoed by many of our Presidents! 🐾 Swipe ▶️ and follow the yellow brick road for some paw-some images of Presidential terriers!
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Who doesn't love a sweet treat? 🍪 This #NationalCookieDay, we look to this 1960 photo of the @girlscouts selling their first box of the year to Major General Louis W. Truman, which comes from the holdings of the @trumanlibrary. Which cookie flavor or recipe is your favorite?
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With a great view of the Archives too 😉
Public service announcement...the @ngadc Sculpture Garden ice rink is OPEN! You'll find us here this weekend!
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Our Holiday Gift Guide is officially here! 🎁 Browse curated collections and get a head start on your holiday shopping. Your purchase directly supports the work of the Foundation! Save 20% on featured items when you use code GIFTGUIDE25 at checkout: https://t.co/772g1KRFYf
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This #GivingTuesday, support the National Archives Foundation & inspire Americans everywhere understand their past. You can helps us: 🔵 Host educator workshops 🔴 Create immersive exhibitions 🔵 Bring more exciting programs to the Archives Give today: https://t.co/bw9iXEyYEX
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Missed out Robinhood Presents: YES/NO? Here's a replay for you.
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Happy December! Whether you love prepping for the holidays, singing carols, or just settling into the colder weather, we hope your season is cozy and bright—just like Socks the cat keeping watch over the Clinton White House decorations (@WJCLibrary42)
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From all of us at the National Archives Foundation, we wish you a joyful and restful Thanksgiving. Hopefully you're as excited for whatever meal you're digging into as FDR is here carving his turkey in 1933 🦃
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It's one of the busiest travel days of the year. Whether you're heading into the area, getting out of town, or just passing through, we hope you have a fun and safe trip. Take care and Happy Thanksgiving! #NationalMall #WashingtonDC
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Holiday Advice from NAF: don’t debate politics with family - debate history! This holiday season, get loved ones to weigh on on which milestones in U.S. history are most significant to them in #100Docs. Head to https://t.co/YK9RcAwcmv to play now - we put history in your hands!
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We’ve updated our ticketing to help make your visit to the @usnatarchives museum fully personalized! Grab your free entry ticket online at https://t.co/m7s0FpxNVf for smooth entry. You can also purchase a $1 Timed-Entry Ticket to avoid lines and visit the Rotunda.
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